Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

1963–1976 (Sting Ray / Stingray), 2014–present

The Stingray name is the Corvette's signature nameplate. It debuted as two words ('Sting Ray') on the 1963–1967 C2, continued as one word ('Stingray') on the C3 through 1976, then was revived for the 2014 C7 base car and carried onto the 2020 mid-engine C8.

1963–1976 (Sting Ray / Stingray), 2014–present

Overview

The Stingray name is the Corvette's signature nameplate. It debuted as two words ('Sting Ray') on the 1963–1967 C2, continued as one word ('Stingray') on the C3 through 1976, then was revived for the 2014 C7 base car and carried onto the 2020 mid-engine C8.

Collectibility

The 1963 split-window Sting Ray is among the most valuable Corvettes; values are qualitative here by design.

Every production run

Years & eras

Years Engine HP Production Notable
1963–1967
  • The 1963 split-window coupe is the most iconic Corvette body.
1969–1976
2014–present

1963–1967

The original Sting Ray (C2): the first Corvette coupe, independent rear suspension, and the one-year-only 1963 split-window coupe.

1969–1976

The C3 wore 'Stingray' (one word) as a model designation through 1976 on the Coke-bottle shark body.

2014–present

The name was revived for the C7 base car (2014) and carried onto the mid-engine C8 (2020), where 'Stingray' is the core model.

Worth knowing

Notable

Model years featuring the Stingray

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — "Chevrolet Corvette (C2)"
  2. Wikipedia — "Chevrolet Corvette (C3)"
  3. Wikipedia — "Chevrolet Corvette (C7)"
  4. Wikipedia — "Chevrolet Corvette (C8)"